What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Dental Assistant position at OLE Health?
POSITION TITLE: Temporary Dental Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Dental
REPORTS TO: Dental Services Manager
LOCATION: Davis and South Napa, CA
FTE: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (Temporary status)
Pay Range: $25.19 to $30.79/hr
About CommuniCare OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.
JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties in the dental clinic under the direct supervision of a dentist, primarily including chair side assisting duties, infection control, x-rays and dental treatment education to patients.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
Knowledge of all phases of four (4) handed Dental Assisting duties for endodontics, oral surgery, pedodontics, prosthodontics and restorative procedures |
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry; electronic health record system required |
Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Help support Epic implementation via transferring charting from old software into new software. Knowledge of Dental Terminology Escorts patients to and from dental chair. Educates and instructs patients on issues pertaining to treatment as delegated by dentist |
Prepares tray set-up for dental procedures and provide diagnostic aids such as radiographs, medical and dental histories, and study models |
Assists dentist during treatment by handling dentist instruments and materials |
Records patient information and progress notes onto dental chart as directed by dentist |
Cleans and disinfects operatory and sterilize instruments in accordance with department policy and OSHA guidelines |
Takes digital x-rays as delegated by dentist |
Maintains inventory and order supplies as needed |
Performs other duties as assigned |
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Previous Dental Assistant or related experience preferred.
- Must certify and remain current in CPR.
- Radiation Safety Certificate required.
- 8-hour Infection Control course required.
- Valid Driver’s license required.
- Strong verbal and written communication required; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service required; must have ability to handle difficult patients.
CommuniCare OLE requires pre-employment drug-testing (4-panel drug-test includes: amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and PCP).
Salary : $25 - $31
